Aus need Mitchell Johnson, says Lee

Veteran fast bowler Brett Lee said on Wednesday Australia must inject the fear factor into their attack and called for Mitchell Johnson to be recalled for the home Ashes series. 

The former Test quick, who frequently delivered balls in the 150 kph (93 mph) range, wants to see Johnson back in the frame to add some genuine pace, along with Pat Cummins.

Australia lost the five-Test series in England 3-0 and Lee, who still plays in Australia’s domestic Big Bash League, told reporters it had been disappointing.

‘I think pace-wise we’ve done pretty well. The only negative thing you can probably draw upon, and listening to the commentary team over there, was that Australia chose all the same type of bowler. I want to see a Pat Cummins come in, I want to see Mitchell Johnson back,’ said Lee who has played 76 Tests, 221 ODIs and 25 T20s.

‘I was surprised that Mitchell Johnson didn’t get the opportunity, and that’s nothing against the guys that went over, they all warranted their spot,’ Lee said of the Test squad.

‘Get some pace in, get some pace back in the Australian team. Get some sort of fear factor going. 130 kms seam up is good. You need that,’ he added.